Vanuatu — Passport and Visa Information
Passports
| Country | Passport Required | Visa Required | Return Ticket Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
Passports require six months validity beyond the date of planned departure for all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Visas are not required for most nationalities but you can check online here – http://vanuatu.travel/getting-here/visa-info/permits-and-fees.html. Visas are granted on arrival for stays of up to 30 days. This can be extended to up to 90 days by application to the Department of Immigration office in Port Vila. ‘Working’ visas are not issued.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).
Travel Warnings
Most visits to Vanuatu are trouble-free.
On 4 March 2007 mob violence broke out in the capital Port Vila resulting in three fatalities. The situation is now calm and the State of Emergency has been lifted. However, you should continue to exercise caution and avoid demonstrations and large crowds of people. You should monitor the media for the latest information.
Vanuatu lies on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' and regularly experiences seismic and volcanic activitys. Mount Yasur on the island of Tanna is experiencing 'very high level of activity'. Travelers are advised not to visit the area. The most recent earthquakes, measuring 7.0 and 6.5 on the Richter scale were recorded 229kms north of the island of Espiritu Santo and 54kms south west of the island of Tanna on 9 September 2008.
Travelers are advised to exercise caution when considering visiting active volcanoes on any of the islands in the Vanuatu archipelago; check with the Vanuatu tourist office for latest reports on volcanic activity before traveling to the island.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. Violent crime is increasing and travelers should avoid visiting isolated locations alone.
The tropical cyclone season in Vanuatu normally runs from November to April.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Health Care
There are hospitals in Aoba, Epi, Espiritu, Malekula, Port-Vila, Santo and Tanna as well as smaller clinics and medical dispensaries on the smaller islands. Health insurance is advised.
Vaccinations
| Vaccination | Special Precaution |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | Yes |
| Rabies | No |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Sometimes |
| Yellow Fever | No |
